# STS vs Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STS at none against Remote's 6. STS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Remote's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. STS asks for nothing beyond the download.

STS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

STS ships an update every 5 months, Remote every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | STS | Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sts-soft-starter-simulation/id1409663811/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-red/id1529777665/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siemens AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/394503271) | [Looking4Cache UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/532870489) |

## What reviewers say

### STS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sts-soft-starter-simulation/id1409663811)

This utility helps users select the appropriate Siemens soft starter for their specific needs. It simulates applications based on various parameters and provides detailed reports, with direct links to product data.

**Highlights:** Soft starter application simulation, Input data for environment, motor, and load, Starting parameter configuration, Suggested soft starter selection, Simulation and component reports, Direct access to Siemens Industry Mall data

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-red/id1529777665)

Access your Node-RED dashboard and other local network websites from your mobile device. Receive push notifications, trigger actions, and utilize geofencing for remote control. Integrates with iOS Shortcuts for enhanced automation.

**Highlights:** Node-RED dashboard access, Local network website access, Push notifications from Node-RED, Interactive push notification answers, iOS Shortcuts integration, Geofencing for Node-RED control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Push Notifications - 3 months | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Geofencing - Three months | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Remote Access - Three months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Push Notifications - One year | $2.49 | per year |
| Geofencing - One year | $3.99 | per year |
| Remote Access - One year | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STS free?

STS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote free?

Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, STS or Remote?

STS is rated higher. STS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do STS or Remote have ads?

Neither STS nor Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, STS or Remote?

STS ships an update every 5 months, and Remote every 3 months. Most recently, STS was updated on October 8, 2026 and Remote on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*